Contemporary Issues in Economics and Policy

Cod y Modiwl: AB33120
Teitl y Modiwl: Contemporary Issues in Economics and Policy
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Kyriaki Remoundou
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Rhagofynion: AB23120 neu AB23220
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Kyriaki Remoundou; Dr Maria Plotnikova; Professor Homagni Choudhury

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Essay and Group Presentation: 1 x 1,500 words essay (15%)Group Presentation (15%)	30%
Arholiad Semester	3 Awr	70%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Essay: (1500 words)	30%
Arholiad Ailsefyll	3 Awr	70%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Demonstrate an understanding of models of exchange rate determination, explain the relationships between the exchange rate and macroeconomy, and critically evaluate the role, importance and functions of international financial institutions.
Demonstrate an understanding of game theory concepts and applications.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module examines selected advanced-level topics in theoretical and applied economics. The first part covers various topics in theoretical and applied microeconomics, relating to game theory and the second part covers monetary policy and exchange rate determination theories.

Cynnwys

Game theory and strategic behaviour
Monetary Policy
Open economy models and exchange rate dynamics

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Written communication through essay writing
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Development of various personal and interpersonal skills, generally transferable in career terms, including initiative, independence and self-awareness - in addition to skills listed above
Datrys Problemau	Treated in lectures and applied in tutorials
Gwaith Tim	Group oriented tutorial tasks.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	In preparation for, attending and participating in and reflecting on tutorial classes. Preparation and production of assignment, and revision and preparation for the final examination.
Rhifedd	Treatment of numerical problems in tutorial exercises, in assignment and examination.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Application of models and ability to think in the abstract.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Obtaining, selecting, assimilating information from a variety of academic sources for use in essay writing
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Appropriate accessing of the internet for reference material. Accessing course information and documents from Blackboard, and use of word-processing skills for the assignment.

Nodau

Mae'r modiwl hwn yn cydymffurfio a FfCChC Lefel 6